It pretty much goes without saying that some of the most treasured moments you will spend on your wedding day will be with your best friends and bridesmaids. Yep, your besties will be there with you from the very second you wake up to the very last moments of your night – waving sparklers as you drive away. They are that great. So, what better way to commemorate all of those uber-special times with your nearest and dearest than by gifting them with a stunning robe from Doie Lounge? These fabulous frocks are available in a plethora of gorgeous styles and hues… and your bridesmaids (and you!) will love curling up in the soft bamboo jersey as you all prepare for your big day. Just think of the adorable photo ops these dazzling robes will make.
Doie Lounge was founded by a 12-time bridesmaid, so not only are these the most glamorous robes you will ever see (they SO are), but they are functional, too. Featuring sizes that range from x-small to x-large AND a permanently attached outer and inner silk tie, they are guaranteed to look absolutely amazing on each and every one of your bridesmaids. And how awesome is that?!? Plus, if you are in the market for a style you don’t see on the Doie Lounge website OR have some questions about what you DO see, you can email the oh-so-fabulous owner directly (sara.kirsner@gmail.com), because she absolutely LOVES working with brides to find just what they are looking for. Now that’s service.
So, don’t delay… make your besties very, VERY happy and head on over to Doie Lounge TODAY. You’ll even find discounts for buying three or more (15% off), five or more (25% off) and eight or more (35%). There is absolutely no reason to wait!
Oh, and don’t forget to head on over to Doie Lounge’s website and leave a comment below by March 8th with the name of your favorite Doie Lounge robe to be automatically entered to win a Lilian robe. The winner will be announced right here on SMP on March 9, 2012. Good luck, lovelies! xoxo
No matter how jam-packed a wedding is with adorable details, gorgeous flowers and the like there is one thing that makes us fall faster and harder than any of these tangible bits and bobbles; the love. And the sweet, sweet, whole hearted love that shines through in each photograph from Mustard Seed Photography is skyrocketing this Texas shindig right onto our favorites list. See the whole pretty day right here!
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From the bride… We originally wanted to have a beach wedding in Mexico, but it just wasn’t going to be possible because all of our immediate family members wouldn’t be able to attend. So we opted for the next best thing, the location where we had our first date — a hiking trip through Huntsville State Park. The Raven Lodge is a quaint little place looking over the lake with LOTS of character. We wanted to keep it small and intimate, so this was the perfect place for us. I designed everything myself as this was definitely a budget/DIY wedding. I found my dress online on clearance for only $99, so I took it to a seamstress to add lace cap sleeves and a sweetheart neckline to give it a more personalized look. I opted for dried flowers instead of real ones so I could save them to use in our home. I did lots of shopping at thrift stores and resale shops to find vintage glass bottles/rustic decor, and I made all of our banners, cards, signs, and invitations myself (I even made my daughter’s headband/flowers on her dress). We also cut out cost by having family members make all the desserts, and I made customized cards for each one to make sure they got credit for their yummy creation.
All in all, we had a lot of fun planning. And to any brides out there that think there is no way they can plan a wedding in three months – I PROMISE that you can! And I highly recommend choosing things such as colors and décor that will match your home, so nothing goes to waste. With a little help with family and online resources, you can DIY and save lots of money. 
Wedding Photography: Mustard Seed Photography / Wedding Venue: The Raven Lodge in Huntsville, Texas / Event Design: The Bride / Event Coordination: Paige Loft Events / Flowers: Faye Marie / Wedding Stationery: 2 Little Yellow Birds (Owned by the Bride) / Cake + Dessert: Amanda Cano of Eva Street Bakery / Food: DIY by Family Members / Officiant: Wendi Searcy / Wedding Dress: The Limited / Jewelry: Peach Tree Lane / Shoes: Blowfish Brand / Hair + Makeup: Kara Horne / Groom’s Suit: Custom Tailored Suit via Dillard’s / Girl’s Headband + Dress Flowers: DIY by the Bride
Good morning, lovelies! We are starting off the week with one of the most fabulous rustic weddings we’ve ever seen ’round these parts! It is off the charts gorgeous, has elegance in the most joyful of ways and a casual, romantic vibe that will steal your hearts. Needless to say, our hearts belong to Nathan Russell Photography and his breathtaking images! See them all in the full gallery!
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From the bride… Being from Dallas, my husband and I couldn’t think of a better place to get married for our “destination” wedding than Austin. We were high school sweethearts, but because we attended the University of Texas together, Austin is the place where our relationship really blossomed. We wanted to get married in a location that was laid back, rustic and beautiful. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center was the perfect fit. This was truly a DIY wedding, and we couldn’t have done any of it without my mom. She graciously opened up her dining room as our “wedding workshop” for six months to let our ideas and projects evolve. The invitations were exactly the feel I was looking for. After having them hand-calligraphed by Danae Blackburn, we hand wrapped each set with a vintage charm. I couldn’t have been more excited to send them to my guests!
We welcomed everyone to the great state capital with hospitality baskets filled with our homemade “Tex-Mix,” “Love is Sweet” M&M’s, my sister Ashley’s delicious banana bread, “I-do” water bottles, fruit and specially-wrapped breath mints. We also included a wedding weekend itinerary that was printed and assembled by us.
The ceremony was definitely magical, and I wish I could take the amazing chuppah that Melanie from Last Petal created and bring it to my house! After the ceremony, our cocktail hour in the back garden was fully stocked with our signature drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres (the tomato soup shots and mini grilled cheese were my favorite!). The reception was rustic, chic and beautiful. From the escort cards, menus, table numbers, napkin rings, wish tags to the “Mrs.” & “Mr.” signs hanging from our chairs and the s’mores wedding favors, the night was completely DIY. We were sent off with our handmade ribbon wands into a 1963 white Bentley to end an absolutely perfect wedding!
Wedding Photography: Nathan Russell Photography / Flowers, Chuppah + Event Design: Last Petal / Event Planning: The Bride + Her Mother / Wedding Venue: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center / Wedding Invitations: Danae Blackburn / Envelope Calligraphy: Rachel Carl and Company / Catering: Pink Avocado / Wedding Cakes: Michelle’s Patisserie / Hair and Makeup: Beauty Mark Agency / Escort Cards, Menus, Table Numbers, Napkin Rings, Wish Tags, Mrs. & Mr. Chair Signs, S’mores Wedding Favors + Ribbon Wands: DIY / Wedding Gown: Piccione Bridal by Alfred Angelo / Veil: Stella’s Bridal / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Allure Bridals
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